Space City Futbol Club is proud to offer SHAL (South Houston Academy League): a skills-oriented, tiered program for its U7-U10 players. It was developed by Space City FC professional staff and follows US Soccer Federation & South Texas Youth Soccer Association (STYSA) recommended training regimens. For general questions and information about the program, please contact John Slaughter, SHAL Director of Coaching.

How Does SHAL Work?

Players are separated into 2 age groups (U7/8 and U9/10).

Each player’s individual skills are evaluated at the beginning of the season using a dribbling exercise.

Teams are formed based on results of the evaluation along with input from the SCFC professional staff and division directors.

Teams consist of players at the same skill level

Teams are then assigned to a tier and games are played against teams in the same tier across the league

League games are scheduled within the SCFC regions (Clear Lake, Friendswood, League City), Pearland, and Galveston County

Fall 2014 Notes

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Volunteers for Division Directors in all 3 regions are needed. If you are interested in becoming involved in YOUR child's program, please contact Bryan Carleton at VP3@spacecityfc.org.

What Are The Benefits?

Special curricula developed for the U8 and U10 training sessions—ALL teams receive the same training regardless of their tier

Curricula ensure your child is learning what they should be learning--individual skill development (dribbling & general ball mastery)

Each player is part of a team where he or she has the chance to succeed

Professional staff on hand at each training session to demonstrate new skills and support volunteer coaches

Games are competitive across the entire program

As season progresses results of each game are reviewed and player and/or tier adjustments can be made

Important Dates

February 2: First Day of SHAL practice (U7/8's - MW, U9/10's TTH)
February 14 : Tier evaluations completed. Spring Evaluations will be conducted at each regional practice site during practice
February 20: Players assigned to teams.

February 21: SHAL regular season schedule posted (First 4 games).
February 28: First Game
May 10: Season end
Notes: Weeknight games scheduled for week prior to Easter Weekend and Spring Break

Practice Times and Locations are for February 2, 2015 through April 30, 2015.

ACADEMY - An Additional Opportunity for U9 and U10 Players

U9 and U10 players registered in the U10 SHAL Program have the opportunity to participate in the Academy Program. Like the regular U7-U10 SHAL Program, the Academy program is intended for player skill development, with practice sessions and games conducted by the professional staff. SCFC registered Academy players are eligible to attend TWO dedicated practice sessions. Academy practices for registered SCFC players will be conducted on Mondays and Wednesdays. Teams will participate in the Player Development Friendlies League (PDF) and play against other clubs' Academy teams at locations in South Houston, Spring, Cypress, The Woodlands, and Katy. Academy teams may also participate in select tournaments during the season. Players wanting to participate in the Academy program must register for tryouts since space is limited and based on the number of teams formed for each season.